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The City has been reviewing its Senior and Low- <br />Income Discount Programs; no changes to the <br />discount programs have been approved. Staff is <br />developing a final recommendation with alternatives <br />based on Council direction. A final proposal is <br />expected to return to Council for action before the <br />new water rates take effect on January 1. <br />Regarding reserves, the City maintains prudent <br />reserve levels for emergencies; however, these <br />reserves cannot cover the full costs of ongoing <br />operations and long-term infrastructure needs. The <br />City's Water System Management Plan and financial <br />plan identified over $73 million in essential <br />improvements needed within the next five years to <br />ensure the safety and reliability of Pleasanton's <br />water system. For a detailed breakdown of costs and <br />planned projects, customers can review the City's <br />Water System Management Plan, Water Rate Study, <br />and Cost-of-Service Analysis, all of which are <br />available at www.PteasantonWater.com/Rates. <br />9 <br />Sept. 23, 2025 <br />Yes <br />Opposes water/sewer rate changes; objects to <br />Proposition 218 requires that water rates be <br />phased approach; questions Zone 7 fixed charge <br />proportional to the actual cost of service. The City's <br />calculations; challenges elimination of tiered <br />water rate study and cost-of-service analysis were <br />rates under Prop 218, citing AB 1827; <br />conducted by an independent consultant, Water <br />recommends continuing senior discount. <br />Resources Economics, and are available online. The <br />study and the resulting rate recommendations were <br />determined in accordance with Proposition 218 and <br />the City's financial and infrastructure needs. This <br />included the City's Water System Management Plan <br />